Production Error on Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG45 Targetmaster Hot Rod

Posted by Va'al Oct 7, 2017 at 7:33am CDT 34,063 views

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After our sighting in Japan of the Takara Tomy Transformers Legends figures from yesterday, we have a follow up story focusing on the LG45 Targetmaster Hot Rod toy - in particular, the Titan Master facebackpack, as spotted by site owner Seibertron: the lips have irregular bumps instead of a smooth sculpt!

There's a production run error on the face of legends hot rod. I received two different shipments from separate Japanese retailer. 4 of the 6 I received have a flaw on the lower left lip. There are some noticeable bumps on the lip. The one xRotorstormx sent a pic of also has this problem.

Just an fyi to those looking to buy him. You might have to get a few from different sources to get one that doesn't have the flaw.

Images showing off the issue are included below!

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Re: Production Error on Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG45 Targetmaster Hot Rod (view post)

Comment by Randomhero Oct 7, 2017

It’s not herpes! It’s just a coldsore!

Re: Production Error on Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG45 Targetmaster Hot Rod (view post)

Comment by Amelie Oct 7, 2017

Randomhero wrote:It’s not herpes! It’s just a coldsore!

They're the same thing

Its Herpes. HotRod shouldn't be so eager with the "hot" or the "rodding" it seems.

Re: Production Error on Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG45 Targetmaster Hot Rod (view post)

Comment by Kyleor Oct 7, 2017

Randomhero wrote:It’s not herpes! It’s just a coldsore!

There are soooooooo many herpes jokes you can make about this, and they're all wonderfully inappropriate. :saint:

Re: Production Error on Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG45 Targetmaster Hot Rod (view post)

Comment by Jedi Kermit Oct 7, 2017

Isn't the bumbs on Hot Rods lips common on the Titans Return version? Both of mine have them.

Re: Production Error on Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG45 Targetmaster Hot Rod (view post)

Comment by Rated X Oct 7, 2017

Damn Hot Rod been doing something I dont wanna know...

Re: Production Error on Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG45 Targetmaster Hot Rod (view post)

Comment by Sabrblade Oct 7, 2017

Looks like someone punched him in the lip.

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Comment by RodimusPrimal Oct 7, 2017

This sucks! I was going to order this Takara HotRod but there is no way I'm going to now with the chance that I could receive Herpes HotRod. I guess I'll just have to wait until I see him at a convention and can inspect his lips myself. Can't believe it lol

Re: Production Error on Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG45 Targetmaster Hot Rod (view post)

Comment by RustedCross Oct 7, 2017

Ok, so I was annoyed for a minute. Until I looked at my Hasbro version and realized it had the flaw as well. I never noticed it.. Granted it may show more on the Takara version, but I’m not as concerned now.

Re: Production Error on Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG45 Targetmaster Hot Rod (view post)

Comment by RodimusRex Oct 7, 2017

Rated X wrote:Damn Hot Rod been doing something I dont wanna know...

That's what happens when you're a KISS Player.

8-)

Re: Production Error on Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG45 Targetmaster Hot Rod (view post)

Comment by Relic0037 Oct 7, 2017

So now I will have to look at the other Transformers on my shelf to see who Hot Lips Hot Rod caught his case of VD from.

Re: Production Error on Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG45 Targetmaster Hot Rod (view post)

Comment by Jelze Bunnycat Oct 7, 2017

OK, a bit more on the serious side, is this cosmetic problem due to molding, or an excess of paint?

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Comment by Jedi Kermit Oct 7, 2017

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:OK, a bit more on the serious side, is this cosmetic problem due to molding, or an excess of paint?

It is molding. Both of my Titans Return Hot Rods have the same 2 bumps.

Re: Production Error on Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG45 Targetmaster Hot Rod (view post)

Comment by Relic0037 Oct 7, 2017

Just sent Roddy off to Doc Ratchet's office, so he should be able to keep his little problem under control.

Re: Production Error on Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG45 Targetmaster Hot Rod (view post)

Comment by Nemesis Destron Oct 8, 2017

I haven't checked yet but I wonder if Rodimus from the Chaos set suffered that same disgrace? :VEHI:

Re: Production Error on Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG45 Targetmaster Hot Rod (view post)

Comment by Qwan Oct 8, 2017

Unlikely, since the Rodimus face is an entirely different mold to Hot Rod's. From a production standpoint, they're no more related than say, Hot Rod's and Sky Shadow's faces.

Re: Production Error on Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG45 Targetmaster Hot Rod (view post)

Comment by Relic0037 Oct 9, 2017

Nemesis Destron wrote:I haven't checked yet but I wonder if Rodimus from the Chaos set suffered that same disgrace?

I thought about using my Rodimus head from the Chaos set as an alternative head option & he appears to have a paint chip on his upper lip. The color scheme difference also makes him a poor choice for legends Roddy, but if you have the Titans Return version, it could be an option.

Re: Production Error on Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG45 Targetmaster Hot Rod (view post)

Comment by LevelRage Oct 9, 2017

Okay, so I decided to fix my own TR Kup figure and you don't need to use the saw to get the piece off. You can use the soddering iron technique that was talked about not to long ago to remove the pin and switch two panels with each other. Doesn't damage the figure and makes it easier to actually do. Just wanted to put that out there. :RUBSIGN:

Re: Production Error on Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG45 Targetmaster Hot Rod (view post)

Comment by Cyberpath Oct 10, 2017

LG64 Source: http://takaratomymall.jp/shop/g/g4904810964032/

LG65 Source: http://takaratomymall.jp/shop/g/g4904810964049/

LG66 Source: http://takaratomymall.jp/shop/g/g4904810964063/

Re: Production Error on Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG45 Targetmaster Hot Rod (view post)

Comment by Sabrblade Oct 10, 2017

Hey, they got Lione's colors right!

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Comment by Seibertron Oct 10, 2017

Very odd seeing Twin Twist and Topspin with the Car Targetmasters' partners. Gotta wonder what Takara and Hasbro have planned for Crosshairs, Sureshot, Pointblank, Fangry, Squeezeplay, Terri-Bull, Go Shooter, Minerva, Hosehead, Siren, Nightbeat, Snapdragon, Apeface, and Scorponok (though I have little hope for Grand Maximus and Black Zarak considering no proper recolors have been done of any of the Titan Class figures yet).

Edit: Modified 11 hours later to reflect the announcement of Grand Maximus. There's one down!

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